SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
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Health
Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] (R) — KY
Summary
This bill reauthorizes and revises Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs that address substance use disorders, overdoses, and mental health.
For example, the bill reauthorizes for FY2026-FY2030 grant and other programs relating to
• addressing substance use disorders with respect to pregnant and postpartum women,
• prevention and recovery from substance use disorders for youth,
• housing for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders,
• community organizations facilitating recovery from substance use disorders,
• loan repayment for certain health care providers treating substance use disorders,
• prevention of overdoses of controlled substances,
• treatment of children experiencing psychological trauma, and
• mental and behavioral health education and training for medical and allied health students.
Also, the bill revises several programs, including by (1) expanding a program that supports resources for first responders to include the purchase of drugs or devices to treat non-opioid overdoses, (2) expanding a program that supports employment services for individuals in recovery so as to allow for the provision of related transportation services, and (3) temporarily authorizing a regional technical assistance center to assist the National Peer-Run Training and Technical Assistance Center for Addiction Recovery Support.
Additionally, the bill establishes new requirements for HHS, including requirements relating to
• protecting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program from cybersecurity threats,
• establishing a Federal Interagency Work Group on Fentanyl Contamination of Illegal Drugs, and
• reviewing and potentially revising the scheduling of approved products containing a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone under the Controlled Substances Act.
Legislative subjects
Advisory bodies; Child health; Community life and organization; Computer security and identity theft; Congressional oversight; Drug trafficking and controlled substances; Drug, alcohol, tobacco use; Emergency communications systems; Employment and training programs; Family services; First responders and emergency personnel; Government information and archives; Government lending and loan guarantees; Government studies and investigations; Health; Health care coverage and access; Health information and medical records; Health personnel; Health programs administration and funding; Health promotion and preventive care; Higher education; Housing and community development funding; Intergovernmental relations; Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care; Medical education; Medical research; Mental health; Prescription drugs; Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations; State and local government operations; Student aid and college costs; Transportation costs; Women's health
Latest action
Became Public Law No: 119-44.
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